CAN I TRUST GOD Psalm 139 Psalm 139

CAN I TRUST GOD? Psalm 139

Psalm 139 • Wisdom Psalm • Very personal Ø Lord, God = 35 times Ø I, me, my = 47 times • Four Sections- 6 verses each • Reveals God’s character

God’s Attributes “The distinguishing characteristics of God that set Him apart and through which He reveals Himself to mankind. ” Paul Enns in The Moody Handbook of Theology

CAN I TRUST GOD? • He Knows Everything (1 -6)

God Knows Everything… • The LORD knows the thoughts of man… 94: 11) (Ps. • But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. (Matt. 10: 30) • …but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts… (1 Cor. 4: 5)

CAN I TRUST GOD? • He Knows Everything (1 -6) • He’s Everywhere (7 -12)

He’s Everywhere… • ‘Can a man hide himself in hiding places so I do not see him? ’ declares the Lord. (Jer. 23: 24) • …I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matt. 28: 20) • I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you. (Heb. 13: 5)

CAN I TRUST GOD? • He Knows Everything (1 -6) • He’s Everywhere (7 -12) • He’s All Powerful (13 -18)

CAN I TRUST GOD? • He Knows Everything (1 -6) • He’s Everywhere (7 -12) • He’s All Powerful (13 -18) Answer: YES!

CAN I TRUST GOD? • • He Knows Everything (1 -6) He’s Everywhere (7 -12) He’s All Powerful (13 -18) Being Honest (19 -24)

Summary… God’s attributes are both a great comfort to His children, and a wake-up call for those who oppose Him!